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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.48, 1,455.87 and 321.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.48, 1,455.87 and 321.37 is: 482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.48 : 1,455.87 = 321.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.48/1,455.87 = 321.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.48x = 1,455.87 × 321.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.48x = 467,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,870.51/970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.10

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